Timing Belt intervals.

[cobram@channel1.com (Cobram)]

      gfl@cc.bellcore.com (grant f lenahan) writes:

 GFL> 1) Audi does not have a service interval for
 GFL> ANY of its timing belts - this is a crime.

      Audi publishes them in the service book, here
      are excerpts from the one I got with the V8Q.
      
      To maintain warranty following must be completed  
      to be eligible for claims. Timing/regular belts are 
      part of these interval requirements.


      30K mile service:  Timing Belt, V8   Check/Adjust
      60K mile service:  Vbelts, All       Check/Adjust 
                        (except V8, S4)
      90K mile service:  Timing Belt, V8    Replace
                        (This info has been updated
                         to lower mileage later on.)

      I find it difficult to envision Audi only publishing
      requirements for the V8 and not the rest of the 
      model line, but they've done stranger things.

      On non-interference engines not too much to worry
      about. When I take into account the $60+ valves et.al 
      of the V8Q I make sure I change the belt every two years,
      regardless of mileage. Cheap insurance since I do the 
      work myself.  












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